Student Wellbeing

Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep is a really important part of our life. It helps us to feel well, focused and happy. Most people experience a bad night's sleep now and again, but if you regularly don't get enough sleep it can really affect how you feel and what you can get done during the day.

If you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, here are a few things you can try:

• Aim to get to bed and wake up around the same time each day, including on the weekend. This helps your body to get into a routine. Try not to take naps in the day as this affects your body’s routine.
• Turn off your screens (such as your phone, TV and laptop) at least 30 minutes before bed time. The light from screens can stop your brain producing the sleep chemical melatonin, which is important in helping you get to sleep.
• Try to develop some rituals of things to remind your body that it is time to sleep. Some people find it useful to do relaxing stretches or breathing exercises for 15 minutes before bed each night, or sit down with a (caffeine-free) cup of tea.

If you’d like to find out more about sleep, you can get in touch with school psychologists, Jess and Sharae, at wellbeing@crcsydenham.net